Dr Salvador Caputto, MD - Medicare Hematology/oncology in New Orleans, LA

Dr Salvador Caputto, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Hematology & Oncology" physician in New Orleans, Louisiana. He graduated from medical school in 1971 and has 53 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Hematology/oncology. He is a member of the group practice Crescent City Physicians Inc and his current practice location is 1401 Foucher St, New Orleans, Louisiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (504) 897-8970.

Dr Salvador Caputto is licensed to practice in Louisiana (license number 013561) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1972568731.

Contact Information

Dr Salvador Caputto, MD
1401 Foucher St,
New Orleans, LA 70115-3515
(504) 897-8970
(504) 897-8777

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Salvador Caputto
GenderMale
SpecialityHematology/oncology
Experience53 Years
Location1401 Foucher St, New Orleans, Louisiana
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Salvador Caputto graduated from medical school in 1971
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1972568731
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/17/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/10/2013
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0244133999
  • Enrollment ID: I20080123000806

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Salvador Caputto such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1972568731NPI-NPPES
1181978MedicaidLA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RH0003XInternal Medicine - Hematology & Oncology 013561 (Louisiana)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Touro InfirmaryNew orleans, LAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Crescent City Physicians Inc2769370543143

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Salvador Caputto allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameCrescent City Physicians Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1689722340
PECOS PAC ID: 2769370543
Enrollment ID: O20040308001058

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Salvador Caputto is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Salvador Caputto, MD
3600 Prytania St, Suite 35,
New Orleans, LA 70115-3628

Ph: (504) 897-8315
Dr Salvador Caputto, MD
1401 Foucher St,
New Orleans, LA 70115-3515

Ph: (504) 897-8970

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